Lexus GS 2012 vs Skoda Superb 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 39 HP more power than Skoda Superb, but torque is 97 NM less than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.1 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Superb) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus GS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus IS | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Lexus GS is 26 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 565 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 35 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.2 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 5400 | |
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